b'Exline Inc. Works with Kansasthe consultation visit, the company had a height-Department of Labor to Earnened awareness for hazard recognition.SHARP StatusExline, Inc. was awarded Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) approval on June 8, 2022. SHARP acknowledges small and medium-sized businesses that have used OSHA On-Site Consultation Program services and operate exemplary workplace safety and health programs. Small businesses that achieve SHARP status receive a deferral from OSHA or the State Plan programmed inspections for the period that the SHARP designation is valid. Acceptance of a worksite into SHARP is an achievement thatidentifies the employer as a model for occupation-al safety and health among its business peers.Over the years, Exline has continued to strive to improve workplace safety culture and implement Exline, Inc. is a family-owned corporation that hasengineering solutions that have resulted in a safer been providing industrial repair and manufacturingworkplace, improved employee morale andservices since 1872. Exline serves many industriesretention, increased productivity, and decreased with a focus in the energy sector, such as naturalabsenteeism. Reduced injuries and accidents have gas compression and power generation, and thealso led to increased opportunities with Exlines industrial sector. After years of working to industry customers and significant reduction in improve safety culture and programs, Exline wasinsurance and medical costs, improving thelooking for help with continuous improvement,companys profitability. increased employee involvement, and recognition. Companies interested in SHARP can contact their The company heard about the Kansas Departmentlocal OSHA On-Site Consultation program to of Labor (KDOL) Safety Consultation Program atdiscuss details and schedule an on-site safety and a local safety networking event. KDOL health evaluation. To locate the On-Site Consultation performed its first visit on June 16,Consultation program nearest you, call 2021.1-800-321-OSHA (6742) or visit www.osha.gov/consultation. The safety and health consultant found several hazards during the initial visit. Examples ofCompany: Exline, Inc. hazards were power strips used to powerLocation: Salina, Kansas appliances, an electrical panel having unused openings, a manlift missing hand control labels, aNAICS Code: 332710- Machine Shop fan cord missing ground plugs, ladders missingNumber of employees: 120 On-site: 75 labels, damaged fan guards, damaged web slings,forklift liquefied petroleum (LP) tank hazards, a lose bench grinder work rest, damaged extension cords, and grinding wheel hazards. Exlinecorrected all hazards. Examples of corrections were removing power strips, installing breakerfiller plates, replacing labels on a lift, replacing a fan cord, repairing fan guards, and adding items to monthly inspections. The company also updated its safety and health management program. After 19'